Mechanical Engineer

Our client, a global leader in defence electronics, is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their Radar and Advanced Targeting team in Edinburgh.

The company offers state-of-the-art systems for situational awareness, electronic defence, and surveillance across land, sea, and air. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will assist in the design and development of leading radar and electro-optic products, interfacing with customers and collaborating closely with Engineers from other disciplines, particularly Systems and Electronics.

• Present robust engineering solutions at design and peer reviews to ensure technical accuracy of specifications, designs and reports.
• Design innovative, optimised engineering solutions considering product quality, safety, reliability and testability.
• Perform hands-on mechanical design and development using 3D CAD software, including first-pass structural analysis to determine if a design is fit for purpose.
• Deliver design solutions against requirements, within budget and timescales.
• Seek and share good practice and knowledge locally to continuously improve own practices.
• Champion improvements in product manufacturability through effective relationship building and design guidance.
• Build effective cross-functional relationships within local site, across business and internationally within group and suppliers.
• Continue professional development through formal training and on-the-job learning.

• Experience in mechanical engineering detailed design, including numerical calculations and tolerance studies.
• Problem-solving and simultaneous engineering skills with a structured, logical approach.
• Customer orientation with the ability to fulfil customer requirements (internal and/or external).
• Understanding of fundamental business principles, drivers and key customers.
• Self-motivated and willing to take on new challenges.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status with IMechE or equivalent, or possessing many of the UK-SPEC competencies necessary for obtaining Chartered status within the next two years.
• Eligibility for full security clearance.

• Flexible working hours with hybrid working options.
• Company-funded flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, and lifestyle options.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
• Award-winning pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and network groups promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Discounted gym membership and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Free access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera.
• Referral incentive for successfully referring a friend or family member.
• Bonus scheme for all employees at management level and below.

If you are a skilled Mechanical Engineer looking to further develop your career in the defence sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Edinburgh.